CASE STUDY. A new client came to me as both a consulting and recruitment solution as they were moving into the final stages of their strategic plan and that was about integrating vertically. As part of their brief they stated what they were doing, how they were doing it and the people they needed. Listening…
Definitions-Contrarian: A person who takes an opposing view, especially one who rejects the majority opinion, as in economic matters www.dictioary.com A contrarian is defined as a person who opposes or rejects popular opinion. Despite most people conforming to social norms simply out of laziness to go against the grain if anything else, some people remain resistant, developing…
Everyone is so astonished with the revelations re Rathjen! Equally, the Berejiklian/Maguire saga another example. There are loads of skeletons everywhere, in sport, in business, in families … and 99% of the time, someone, if not lots of people know; and do nothing! Then there is the game blame, the fault, the guilt, the distasteful…
Man’s Search for Meaning – Helpful quotes, Vikto E Frankl The comments of Professor Frankl are such that the reader will be moved, awoken and motivated. It is perhaps best to consume just a few quotes each day as part of the self awareness, self improvment daily diet. It would be a shame to…
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INTELLIGENT DISOBEDIENCE – 04.04.2020 © The usual explanation of Intelligent disobedience is that it occurs where a service animal trained to help a disabled person goes directly against the owner’s instructions in an effort to make a better decision (about to walk into an unexpected hole). This behaviour is a part of the dog’s training…
I am one of the guys who actually knows that women add value. I experience it whenever there are women in an exec or board group – they cut through and identify actions and scope. I also know they can be their worst enemy – as of course men can be, I can be. That’s…
I attended this networking breakfast where this exceptional human being was the guest speaker. I wrote to him afterwards:- Dear Professor, I almost didn’t come this morning but BOY, am I glad I did. You will be used to people saying ‘inspirational’ about you and your story (if one can get used to that) but it was…
I met a chap on LinkedIn – Bob McGannon! I was interested in his topic – Intelligent Disobedience. We spoke and I certainly enjoyed his refreshing and dynamic approach and the subject matter. Group and pre-emptive think have always been a cancer I have found in board rooms and executive committees, not to say it…
Australia for Australians must be the essence of our core values! And so it is about the definition?! For my money it’s at least: *Australian citizens (who behave and continue to earn the right) – controversial!? Three strikes & out. Whilst difficult to renounce some, maybe less benefits that accrue – ‘P’ plates! *Permanent residents…
